The minister plans to issue new a policy direction to ICASA to lower regulatory hurdles that inhibit investment in the country.
The department of electricity and energy engages stakeholders in the energy sector, to find solutions for SA’s energy ambitions.
The Gauteng transport department deploys tech solutions across its smart Driving Licence Testing Centres, to thwart rigging during online K53 learner licence tests.
Digital tools have immense potential to address the multifaceted problems faced globally, says public service and administration deputy minister Pinky Kekana.
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The goal is to modernise SAPO’s operations, drive innovation and increase its competitiveness, says comms minister Solly Malatsi.
Six primary and secondary schools emerge as winners of the State IT Agency Coding and Robotics Challenge.
The regulator’s call for assistance follows earlier requests for help with updating the IMT roadmap and Radio Frequency Migration Plan.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
The electricity and energy department wants to gather as much information as possible to improve SA’s Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
NEC XON’s self-service terminals for e-government can identify individuals through their fingerprints or facial recognition, confirming their identity and preventing ID theft.
Hosted in Africa for the first time this year, ICEGOV will include four days of workshops, papers and discussions.
The department’s new strategy directs that over the next five years, all of its services must be fully automated, digitised and offered online.